Surveillance

Authoritarianism and Social Control in Turkmenistan

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Authoritarianism and Social Control in Turkmenistan

Introduction Turkmenistan, a landlocked Central Asian nation, remains one of the most tightly controlled societies on earth. Since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, its political system has exhibited hallmark features of authoritarian rule: highly centralized power, pervasive propaganda, tightly managed civil society, and relentless surveillance. This sociological analysis investigates how authoritarianism in Turkmenistan … Read more

Data Privacy and Surveillance: A Sociological Lens

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Data Privacy and Surveillance

Introduction on Data Privacy and Surveillance In the digital age, data privacy and surveillance have become central concerns in sociological discourse. The rapid expansion of digital technologies, social media platforms, and state surveillance mechanisms has fundamentally altered the ways in which personal information is collected, stored, and utilized. Sociologists examine these developments through various theoretical … Read more